Local storm shelters open

Tuesday

Oct 30, 2012 at 3:15 AM

By Oliver Jenkinsojenkins@fosters.com

DOVER — Shelters have been opened up at the following area locations amid concerns about Hurricane Sandy:

DOVER Baptist Church, located at 151 Washington St., opened at 7 p.m. Monday and will remain open as long as needed. The shelter can accommodate service animals but no pets. Residents seeking shelter are also asked to bring their medication and personal items.

NORTH HAMPTON opened a regional shelter at noon Monday at the North Hampton School at 201 Atlantic Avenue. This shelter is pet-friendly. Individuals must bring personal items such as medications, identification, and cash and/or checkbooks in case people are unable to return home for a lengthy period of time.

ROCHESTER Middle School on Brock Street opened a weather shelter at 2 p.m. Monday.